Superabsorbent Polymer Particles Coated With A Hydrophilic Elastomer And Absorbent Article Comprising Such Particles
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
- Publication Date
- 2011-12-29
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Abstract
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 359,123, filed on Jun. 28, 2010.FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention relates to superabsorbent material, such as superabsorbent polymer particles, comprising a hydrophilic elastomeric water vapor permeable coating. The coating is intended to allow swelling of the coated superabsorbent polymer particles without breakage of the coating, and, at the same time ensure good transport of water based liquids through the coating into the superabsorbent polymer particle.
[0003] The invention also relates to diapers, adult incontinence articles and catamenial devices, such as sanitary napkins, comprising said coated water swellable material.
[0004] The invention further relates to a process of making such a superabsorbent material comprising the hydrophilic elastomeric water vapor permeable coating.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] An important component of disposable absorben...